Dad, we are so stable, should we do something?

"Really? Are there many peasant women who can come out to work? They should also be busy with chores at home." Fang Shiya still had some concerns.

"It's the off-season, so there's nothing to do. I can look after the kids at home. The kids from poor families become responsible early, and some of the older ones can be used as adults. As long as you pay them enough, those kids will want to come. It's so poor here, who wouldn't want to do a job that can make money? Why bother about those little things at home?"

"That's right, Uncle Zhenwei is the one with more insight. We just can't compare with him." Tian Xing'er flattered him at the right time.

"Of course. The others will be back soon. You can ask them how many households there are here and who is in them, and see if there are any available."

"Okay, we'll ask later." Fang Shiya felt relieved when she heard the answer she had thought of. She immediately told the maid to take out a small notebook and ask them to record some information about the situation around the county town.

"Sister Fang, you guys just go ahead and do your work. I'm going to go take a rest. I'm very tired today."

"Okay, Sister Xing'er, you all should go to bed early."

Everyone was busy until very late that night, except for Tian Xing'er and her brother, who were young and tired early, and went to bed early without any conscience.

The next morning, everyone sat together and talked about what happened yesterday. "Sister Fang, how were you guys doing yesterday? Did you get any results?"

"Well, now we have a preliminary understanding of the planting situation of winter melons in the county. Only a few families grow them specifically for sale, and the others just set aside a small area to grow them for their own consumption. But it's not a big deal as long as we pay them to grow them together next year. By then, when more people are growing them, we won't be worried."

"When do we usually plant winter melons? We have to plan ahead."

"I've asked about this as well. We will start sowing and raising seedlings for winter melons at the end of this year, and we will be able to harvest the first crop in the first ten days of May next year. We will select strong side seedlings 5-10 days before the first crop is harvested, and we will be able to harvest the second crop of melons in mid-June."

"Can't we grow another season, like planting in the summer and harvesting in the fall?"

"No, Sister Xing'er. There is a lot of rain and high temperature in the south of the Yangtze River in summer. These melon seedlings can't withstand it." Jiang Jin explained.

"I didn't expect Uncle Jiang Jin to understand it too!"

"Don't underestimate my sixth brother. He knows a lot more. You can't judge a person by his appearance."

"Okay, by the way, should we start recruiting people today, and also buy seeds and so on?"

"Well, but I will ask someone to do these things. Sister Xing'er, you are my military advisor. You just need to help me look around. If you have any new ideas, just tell me in time. Let me do the hard work." Fang Shiya smiled and rubbed Tian Xing'er's head.

"Well, after all, people like me who use their brains deserve this kind of treatment. By the way, I can lend you some of my people. Do you need anyone to help you?"

"I was just about to tell you that I would like to ask Brother Jiang to continue cooperating with me in the communication and handover work with the county magistrate. Now that we have hired workers, I hope Brother Jiang can help out."

"Okay, remember to pay more to our Uncle Jiang Jin."

"Hehe, Xing'er knows me well. Miss Fang, as long as you pay me enough, I can help you manage the whole process, but don't ask me to do the rough work."

"Of course, I will definitely give you a satisfactory salary, and I won't bother you with trivial matters. As long as you can take charge of the overall situation, that's all."

"Okay, I'll take good care of you in the future."

"Then I would like to thank Brother Jiang first."

"Ah, you guys are so polite. Okay, I'm done eating. Sister Fang, I won't bother you anymore. I'll take my brother and the others with me."

"Okay, Sister Xing'er, if you have any problems in the county, you can always come back to me. You should also be careful on the road when you go out to play."

"Got it. Let's go, Yuze, Jiu Ye, and Uncle Zhenwei." Seeing that everyone had finished their meal, Tian Xing'er pulled them away together.

"Sister, it's so boring here, we might as well go out and help." After walking out, Tian Yuze saw the scattered small stalls and shabby shops on the road. He had no mood to go shopping at all.

"Let's go to the village and take another look. Maybe we can find some new world."

"New World, what is that?"

“It’s something new.”

"Ok."

"Xing girl, you really do whatever you want. It's not easy for me to follow you at my age. If I hadn't promised your father, I would have abandoned you long ago."

"Uncle Zhenwei, you can't be like this."

"Tsk, another big word, I feel even older."

"Hahaha, you're not old at all. Look how majestic you are. You still look very young. All the girls in the village are fascinated by you."

"I thank you."

"Uncle Zhenwei, why don't you consider finding a better wife? Why don't you find one here? We have to help Sister Fang until at least next year. If you like any girl, we will pay the betrothal gift and I guarantee you will be satisfied."

"Okay, if I meet a suitable young wife for me, I will ask you for her, don't worry. I have been following you for so long, so I have to give you some benefits."

"Of course, uncle, my sister is very rich, don't be embarrassed, my sister is very good at making money."

"Look at Yuze, he's always good at talking, and he always says what I like to hear, hahaha."

Several people were walking and laughing on the street. Their group was very eye-catching in this county. Although there were some rich people here, they were rarely seen going out.

"Hey, people in front, please get out of the way." Suddenly, several people riding tall horses ran out from the front and galloped quickly on the street. Passers-by were scared and dodged one by one. Some people did not dodge in time and fell directly on the stalls next to them.

"Hurry up and protect your master." Tian Zhenwei grabbed Tian Yuze with one hand, and before he could grab Tian Xing'er, he immediately ordered the guards around her. "Is everyone okay?"

"fine."

"That's good. I'll go to the front and ask what's going on." Seeing that everyone was fine, Tian Zhenwei was about to go to the front to find someone to ask about the situation.

"Sister, who do you think these people are? How can they be so bold? There are so many people on the road, aren't they afraid of anything happening?"

"How would I know? But he doesn't look like someone from an official position. He looks more like a brainless young master from a wealthy family."

"Now that you mention it, they are somewhat similar. I remember there were a few people in our school who gave me a similar feeling as those people before."

"Right, never mind. We'll know when Uncle Zhenwei asks about it. I just don't know why they suddenly appeared. We didn't see these people here a few days ago."

"Yes, we walked around the entire county a few days ago, and there were indeed no such people."